Lemony Carrot Cake

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 c. margarine
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. lemon or vanilla
  • low-fat yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Grease and lightly flour 9 x 9-inch baking pan.
  3. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
  4. In a large bowl, beat margarine 30 seconds.
  5. Add sugar, lemon peel and vanilla; beat well.
  6. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition.
  7. Add flour mixture and yogurt alternately, beating after each addition.
  8. Stir in carrots.
  9. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  10. Bake 30 minutes.
  11. Cool.
  12. Spread cake with Lemon Yogurt Frosting.
  13. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

607 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.2g 16% DV
Total Fat 23.4g 30% DV
Carbs 83.3g 30% DV
Fiber 7.7g 28% DV
Sugar 14.1g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19500mg 100% DV
Potassium 1126.5mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 67.8mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 878.3mcg 98% DV
Vitamin C 13.6mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 1644.8mg 100% DV
Iron 7.7mg 43% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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